2/10/13 11:53 AM EST

"The president and I spoke about this visit and agreed that we would discuss three main issues,” Netanyahu said, according to a Reuters report. “Iran's attempt to arm itself with nuclear weapons, the unstable situation in Syria ... and the efforts to advance the diplomatic process of peace between the Palestinians and us.”

The White House has yet to confirm the dates of Obama’s visit to Israel, which press secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday that Obama’s trip will also take the president to the West Bank and Jordan.

"It is a very important visit that will emphasize the strong alliance between Israel and the United States," Netanyahu said.